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I am designing and building my first timber frame structure which will be a 10x14 wood shed. I am planning on using 2x6 rafters and would like to know if 2x6 too narrow for mortise and tenon joint at the peak or if I should use half-lapped rafter peak. Thanks

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With 2by stock, I'd half lap.

Jim Rogers


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